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3000
years of history - Today's capital of Carnival
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"Siren
of the Ocean" (Lord Byron) or as the Andalusians say:
"tacita de plata" (small silver cup). The ancient Gadir,
located on a rocky peninsula looks proudly to the southwest.
Founded by the Phoenicians and transformed by the Romans into the
mighty Gades, Cádiz went through an economic boom in the 17th
century, thanks to a trade monopoly with the New World.
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Highlights
- Carnival
- Cathedral
- Old town
- "La Caleta"
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The sea still determines the daily life of the
provincial capital and its 126,770 (2009) inhabitants. Ships set
off to sea for Africa and the Canary Islands. Fishing,
salt production and the tourism are the main economic
activities.
Besides the famous carnival, one of the most important
places for flamenco.
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The new Cathedral –
the most important monument of the old town. Baroque style
with some Neoclassical elements. In its crypt lies buried
the famous composer Manuel da Falla.
Santa Cruz church – the antique Gothic
cathedral located close to the new one in the Pópulo
quarter
Teatro Romano – Roman heritage right
behind the Santa Cruz church.
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Hospital de las Mujeres –
important Baroque building with two courtyards and an
imperial staircase.
Oratory San Felipe Neri – Andalusian
Baroque of the 18th century. Contains a painting from
Murillo of the year 1680. The building has been
constructed on an eliptic ground plan. Place where the 1st
Spanish Constitution was declared in 1812.
Torre Tavira – Cadiz' viewpoint tower with
exhibition rooms and a "Camera
Oscura"
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Plaza de Mina –
place with shadow, beautiful buildings in colonial style.
Museo de Cadiz – contains the Museum of
the Arts and the Archaeological Museum with two important
Phoenician tombs.
Oratory
of Santa Cueva – Neoclassical construction. Contains three
paintings of Franciso de Goya from 1795.
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La Viña –
typical traditional quarter, very lively during the
carnival.
Playa de la Caleta – city beach with the "Balneario de la Palma". Close to the Viña quarter.
Parque Genovés – boardwalk in the
northwest, the green lung of the old town.
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San Fernando –
the "twin" to Cádiz on the
other side of the bay. Equal to Cádiz San Fernando
experienced its golden age in the 18th century. Many
Baroque and Neoclassical buildings.
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Two other villages located on the Cádiz bay are Puerto
Real and El Puerto de Santa María.
The second offers many good fish restaurants and nice
beaches.
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Tourist
information
Calderón de la Barca 1
Plaza San Juan de Dios 11
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Traffic
connections
International airport in Jerez de la Frontera (35 km/22
miles).
Railway station (RENFE) – trains to Seville/Córdoba/Madrid.
Motorway to Seville; National roads to Granada/Málaga,
Algeciras/Málaga and Seville/Córdoba.
(Ferry)Boats to the Canary Islands and Genoa (northern
Italy).
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Accommodation
Approx. 25 hotels and hostels of different categories
and prices.
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Tapas
bars
Many of these located in the popular quarters Pópulo
and La Viña.
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Restaurants
All kinds of fish and sea food
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Leisure
Flamenco
concerts: Baluarte de la Candelaría
Theater and music events: Gran Teatro Falla
Expositions (and other activities) can be visited in the
five Cultural Centers of Cádiz.
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Shopping
Main
shopping streets: San Francisco, Ancha, Columela, Compañia,
Pelota and Cervantes
Market: "El Piojito" close to the Arco de Pópulo
in the new part of the city (Monday).
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